Frame Of Reference

Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We end up going on a bit of a tangent in this episode. But, I think you get our point, overall. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We are getting ourselves reacquainted with recording and putting new recordings out.  This recording is from January 28th, so there may be a few outdated updates. We discuss what our kids are into and what is going on in our coop. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

This season we are attempting to center Black joy by sharing things that bring us joy. This episode, we discuss movies and shows Share with us any shows or movies you enjoy with your family. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

This season we are attempting to center Black joy by sharing things that bring us joy. During our first episode, we discuss books we have read, like to read, ad plan to read. Share with us any books you enjoy, think we may enjoy, or are hoping to read yourself. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity You can also find Takisha at TakishaMiller.com

How do you center joy? We discuss our tentative goals for our next season. We also engage in a rant about community centered spaces. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We provide some updates and round out this season with a discussion around Black Trauma Porn on the internet.  Spoiler Alert: We're over it. . . . Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We talk a lot about what is going on with us. Then we get into a conversation about the issues surrounding anti-mask parents and their disinterest in public schools requiring masks. This has led them to contemplate homeschooling which has caused a disruption to our spaces. Resources Mentioned during this episode: I know we mentioned resources, but I can't remember which ones. Send us a message and I will update this section. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We discuss a bit about homeschooling spaces and meetups being influenced by people who don't actually intend to commit to homeschooling. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Takisha explores some challenges she has around setting boundaries. We also discuss Shaniese's annoyance with the expectation of gift giving at birthday parties and respectability politics around that. Let us know what you thought about the episode. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Please excuse our audio. Takisha's feed is a bit loud and off. This episode we discuss a few updates about ourselves and get into a few things that we have observed as hot button issues.  Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: unconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Note from Takisha: Hi all! This episode is long over due. The last few weeks have been a struggle for me with time management. I hope you enjoy this episode and find some useful information as we discuss boundaries. I'm just glad I finally had the time to put this out. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Takisha and Shaniese discuss their children and their toys. We also dive into some other areas related to Conscious Parenting, and our thoughts of honorifics. (Of course there's always some discussion around community building) Resources Mentioned during this episode: 51 Things to Make with Cardboard Boxes Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ Exciting STEAM Projects to Design and Build Engineering DK Series Look I'm an Engineer Simplicity Parenting Our Next Book Club Book for April:  Raising Human Beings Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Takisha and Shaniese talk about how we put so many expectations on our children and holding them accountable; compared to the amount of grace we provide to some adults. We also touch on how this all plays out in our society. Let us know your thoughts and if you have a topic or question you would like us to cover. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: UNconventionallyBrown /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Catch up with us as we try to get back into the swing of things We talk about Executive Functioning, and Gender Norms. Resources Mentioned during this episode: https://nyupress.org/9781479820559/trans-affirmative-parenting/ Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

Takisha finally finds the time to upload a conversation we had in October. Hope you all enjoy. We haven't decided when we will schedule our final 3 sessions for this season. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We discuss a bit about problematic black shows, and the lizard teacher. Learn more about Chocolate Milk Café:  https://www.chocolatemilkcafe.com/ Next Book Chat book: https://www.afrikandjeli.com/products/little-indigo-house Latest Blog post: https://unconventionallybrown.com/home/juoflsy3qbdolzkyiaxqaofmw1y3bf Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

SPOILER ALERT. . . . Yes, yes it is. We spend some time unpacking the culture around gift giving and your right to say "no thank you". Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity

We missed last week, due to life happening. Hope you enjoy this session with Shaniese and her children making Elderberry Syrup. Direct email for podcast questions: qishablog@gmail.com About Shaniese and Takisha: Shaniese (She/Hers) - manages UNconventionally Brown blog, and the NJ Homeschoolers of Color group Takisha  (She/Hers) - manages Families for Equity Follow Us on Social Media Instagram: Homeschoolingbipoc  /  Facebook: UNconventionally Brown Instagram: Fam4Equity  / Facebook: Families for Equity